Esli

“Spanish”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 22% boys♀ 78% girls

#4640US 2023

22Births / yr

↑Rising

504All-time births

📅 Since 199000

How to pronounce Esli

ESL·EE

/ˈɛsl.ˈiː/ · stress on ESL · 2 syllables

“Spanish”

American origin · Unisex name

What does Esli mean and where does it come from?

Esli is a modern name that has gained popularity as a feminine variant of the biblical name Eli, which is well-known in Hebrew (אֵלי). Esli is seen in various cultures, including Latin America and the United States, where it's increasingly used. Despite its relatively recent emergence in popular nam

Cultural significance

Esli has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of spanish.

Peak popularity

Reached #4618 in 2000 — currently #4640 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Esli?

Esli works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Esli Grace

How popular is Esli right now?

Rising fast — up 5487 spots — currently #4640 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#4640 · Top 3.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#4640	22	▲ up 5487 · +214% births
2022	#10127	7	▲ up 1040 · +17% births
2021	#11167	6	▼ down 2612 · -50% births
2020	#8555	12	▼ down 364 · -14% births
2015	#8191	14	▲ up 1888 · +27% births
2010	#10079	11	▼ down 3677 · -42% births
2005	#6402	19	▼ down 1784 · -27% births
2000	#4618	26	▲ up 4023 · +160% births
1995	#8641	10	▼ down 197
1990	#8444	10	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Esli

Best Year2000Rank #4618

Peak Count26

Average Rank#8086

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1990 - 202310 years

The story of Esli

Esli is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1990. With 504 total births recorded, Esli remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #8444 in 1990 to #4640 in 2023. Esli is used for both genders: 78% female and 22% male.

Names that peaked alongside Esli in 2000:

Emily Hannah Madison Ashley Sarah

Esli by decade

Esli peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	5
1990s	142
2000s ★	223
2010s	122
2020s	12

💎Esli has only 504 total recorded births since 1990 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What names sound and feel like Esli?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Esli also consider these

Yesli

American · Spanish

Wesli

American · From the Western

English · God's promise

Kensli

American · Royal or Chief's

Common questions about the name Esli

What does the name Esli mean?

Esli means "Spanish" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Esli?

Esli is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Esli have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Esli?

Esli originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Esli?

Esli is a two-syllable name pronounced EH1 S L IY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Esli trending right now?

Esli is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.